From Attraction to Retention: An Integrative Review of Human Capital Development and Talent Acquisition Strategies

Abstract

In a hyper-competitive global economy, organizations increasingly recognize human capital as a
source of sustained competitive advantage. This integrative review explores the continuum from
talent attraction to retention through the lens of human capital development. It synthesizes
theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, and emerging practices on talent acquisition,
onboarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership succession,
diversity, inclusion, analytics, and employee well-being. Findings underscore that strategic
integration of attraction and retention fosters stronger engagement, capability growth, and
organizational resilience. The paper concludes with managerial implications and future research
directions.